Facts About Potholes in Gardner
Gardner Magazine reached out to DPW Director Dane Arnold to get the “facts” about potholes in Gardner because “facts matter.” It turns out the City of Gardner has a daily pothole plan which apparently has been well conceived and professionally implemented. DPW Director Dane Arnold explained the City of Gardner Pothole Plan.
City of Gardner Pothole Plan
“Pothole repair requests can be submitted through the “Report a Pothole” feature on the City website, by phone or email from residents, or through City Councilor requests. These reports are received by our Administrative Assistant and myself, printed, and delivered daily to the Highway Foreman.
The Foreman compiles a work list each day, picks up hot mix from the asphalt plant, and dispatches the crew to make repairs throughout the City. During the spring, when freeze-thaw cycles have significantly damaged the roads, this process is often carried out daily—weather permitting.
To ensure better quality repairs, we utilize two Hot Boxes that keep the asphalt mix at the proper temperature. In the summer months, reports are collected and scheduled in batches to make each trip to the asphalt plant, using a city-owned dump truck and operator, cost- and time-effective.
Please note that the Mayor is not involved in the pothole repair process. Dane E. Arnold, Director Department of Public Works”
Have a pothole? Here’s the “Report a Pothole” page, CLICK HERE.